The first copy of the hand-bound Patreon Stories: Volume Two Lettered Edition has arrived, and I'm really pleased with how this edition turned out. The book features real leather and imported hand-marbled endpapers, with a matching leather traycase. Best of all, this very special edition should ship later this week, assuming the postal system doesn't... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: Four New Book Covers For 2019!
On the schedule for 2019 are new trade paperback and eBook editions for FOUR titles that were previously only published as Limited Editions, and I thought you might like to be the first to see the covers for these new editions! These are subject to change, so please do not share anywhere until I announce... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: Why “DJing” Books Will Never Be My Best Skill
When a book's dust jacket is placed on the book at the printer, there is a nifty machine that handles the process, including the most important part: getting the folds in just the right place with just the right amount of pressure to create the proper crease. Too hard of a crease and the DJ... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: The Cover Options for PATREON STORIES: VOLUME ONE
As you may know, before the book cover is unveiled to the public, there is a process where the publisher gives notes on several design options and those are modified until everyone is happy with the results. I thought you might like a peek at what the early designed options were for PATREON STORIES: VOLUME... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: Shining in the Dark UK Limited Edition Signature Sheet!
Paul Fry at SST Publications in the UK is publishing a beautiful, small run Limited Edition of SHINING IN THE DARK, and just look who is left to sign the signature sheets... I will sign while Richard is out of town, and he'll knock them out fast when he returns, so we can get the... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: First look at the FLIGHT OR FRIGHT trade hardcover!
Below you'll see some of the very first copies of FLIGHT OR FRIGHT edited by Stephen King and Bev Vincent that we're preparing to ship out of the Cemetery Dance Publications warehouse. The book turned out beautifully and the reviews have been tremendously positive so far! Thank you, as always, for all of your support!
Will you really revise your work until the end of time?
Readers ask if I really edit my work over and over, even returning to published works to revise them again before they're reprinted. My answer is shown in the photo below. Those pages are from a previously published short story that was revised several times after the original publication and was already copyedited for my... Continue Reading →
Follow Brian James Freeman on Instagram
Well, I've finally started using my Instagram account now that some young whippersnappers have done their best to explain it to me. You can find me here: Brian James Freeman on Instagram If you're on Instagram and want to follow me, I'll be posting photos from the office from time to time (production materials, new... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: Another Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek
As I mentioned a while back, next year PS Publishing in the UK will be publishing my new short story collection, WALKING WITH GHOSTS. Since this post is set to "Patron's Only," I figure it's okay to give you a sneak peek at another of the three full-color paintings Vincent Chong has delivered for the... Continue Reading →
BONUS CONTENT: Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek
Below is the final of the three full-color paintings Vincent Chong has delivered for WALKING WITH GHOSTS, which PS Publishing in the UK will be publishing next year. Later this fall, I'll post the complete table of contents. There are 28 stories total, plus story notes. Thank you again for your support!